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Why business owners must ensure they have a will
It is extremely important that every business owner has plans in place detailing what happens to their business in the unfortunate circumstance of their demise. Drafting a business will ensures your wishes are honoured when you are no longer here and allows you to...
In the process of buying or selling a home during the COVID-19 crisis? Here’s what you need to know
Homebuyers and sellers feeling stuck in the middle and seeking advice at this uncertain time can look to conveyancing experts to find out more about what the current COVID-19 crisis means for property purchases and sales. With government guidelines setting...
Top tips for owning and protecting your brand and intellectual property
Business owners striving to maximise protection of their brand and intellectual property can look to top tips from commercial law experts. It’s crucial for every business to preserve its brand and intellectual property, whilst equally avoiding infringement of...
JMP Solicitors COVID-19 statement
In light of the current situation with COVID-19 and the latest advice from the government, we would like to update our clients on how we are operating: Our managing director, Ian Howard, has issued the following statement. The health and safety of our clients and team...
JMP Solicitors is offering free legal services for lease term amendment
Owners of leasehold homes who have discovered issues in terms of selling can use free legal services at JMP Solicitors to help with the rectification of deeds. If you are a home owner of a new build house or flat with a 10-year doubling ground rent clause, the...
Everything you need to know about shared contact arrangements during self-isolation
Following government guidelines, families who have separated can look to advice from family law experts about shared contact arrangements for children during COVID-19 self-isolation. The latest government announcement from minister for the cabinet office, Michael...
The Importance of Making a Will
Three out of five people in the UK do not have a Will in place that details what happens to their affairs, dependents and assets once they die. Why do so many people put off making a new Will? Some people believe that their friends and family will be able to...
JMP Solicitors supports Children of Courage Awards
Courageous young people were recognised at the ninth annual Children of Courage Awards, with Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors as a main sponsor. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven, took place on 11 March at the Urban Hotel, Swingbridge...
Less Cash for Whiplash: Four Reasons to Submit Whiplash Claims Before April 2020
Our recent article on the new Civil Liability Act, due to come into effect April 2020, achieved interest from a Times Law journalist who interviewed managing director Ian Howard for a wider feature on what the new act means for whiplash claims in the future. With the...
Seven Tips For Settling Finances In Divorce
Going through divorce or separation can be hard and there are lots of things to consider. We are often asked for advice regarding the former marital home, pensions and other assets accumulated during the course of the relationship. Neil Remnant, head of family law at...
Six top tips for first time home buyers
Finding a home isn’t always easy and it’s important to take into consideration a number of factors such as budget, agents and negotiations. First time homebuyers looking to purchase an abode for the future can look to six savvy tips from the conveyancing experts at...
5 signs you are at risk of asbestos poisoning at work
With the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics highlighting that Britain’s death toll from asbestos is at ‘crisis level’*, it’s now more important than ever to recognise the risks of asbestos poisoning in the workplace. There were 2,709 ‘deaths by...